4/29/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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6 Board of Selectmen Minutes April 29, 2019 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSION Mashpee Commons: Arnold "Buff' Chace: As the discussion continued regarding economic development, Arnold `Buff' Chace of Mashpee Commons Limited Partnership discussed the continued redevelopment of the former New Seabury shopping center now known as Mashpee Commons which began with the granting of the special permit in 1986. Mr. Chase indicated the future of retail is changing as a result of the commerce and Amazon, which makes the success of retail uncertain. Mashpee Commons is an integral part of the Mashpee community offering over 1100 employment opportunities on both sides of Route 151, and it is the largest single tax payer in the Town of Mashpee. Mr. Chase indicated that 1/3rd or less of the Mashpee Commons property is developed. In terms of economic development Mashpee Commons LLP is ready to begin the next phase of development which would strongly add to the tax base which is now over$1 million. The triple bottom line of future development in Mashpee Commons would contribute significantly to the Mashpee community, adding profitability, housing, economics and social influences for a mixture of age groups and incomes. The timing is ideal to develop a mixture of uses to support retail establishments and to provide housing and activities for all age groups. Paul Niedzwiecki: Paul Niedzwiecki, former Executive Director of the Cape Cod Commission was in attendance representing Mashpee Commons Limited Partnership. Mr.Niedzwiecki indicated when viewing what was permitted in the 1980's many towns are frozen in time. A different kind of permit, a bell curve would allow for more place making, more comprehensive housing strategy, and with the right type of zoning in place, more efficient housing. In Mashpee Commons there have been efforts to re-zone. Tonight is the start of this discussion in Town. Mashpee Commons is seeking to assist the Town of Mashpee. This is a large single ownership parcel that is not tied to existing infrastructure. This represents more opportunities. As municipalities struggle with deficiencies there are new ways to consider new growth. Smart communities are re-introducing mixed use which adds more sustainable and more resilient economic development within a community.